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Workplace First Aid for Hot Weather
The hot weather we are currently experiencing is becoming more common and can affect any workplace, whether your employees are working outside, travelling between sites, working in a warehouse, wearing protective clothing or simply spending long days in a warm office....
Are you Confident Treating a Burn?
Burns can happen in seconds, whether it’s a splash of hot water in the kitchen, contact with machinery at work, or even sun exposure during outdoor tasks. So, knowing what to do and respond quickly can make a significant difference to recovery and reduce the risk of...
How Long Is First Aid Training Valid for in the UK?
If you’ve recently completed a first aid course, or you’re responsible for workplace compliance, you might be wondering how long does first aid training last in the UK? The short answer is simple: most first aid certificates are valid for three years but there’s more...
Paediatric First Aid: What Parents Need to Know
When a child is hurt or suddenly becomes unwell, the situation can change in seconds. In those moments, it’s not just about calling for help, it’s about knowing what to do while help is on the way. Paediatric first aid gives you the ability to respond quickly and...
Workplace Injury Statistics 2025: Why First Aid Preparedness Matters
The latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive paint a sobering picture of workplace safety across Britain. With 124 worker fatalities and an estimated 680,000 non-fatal injuries reported during 2024/25, alongside a staggering economic cost of £22.9 billion,...
Creating a Workplace First Aid Program That Exceeds Expectations
Every business owner understands that legal compliance matters. Effective workplace first aid provision goes far beyond ticking boxes, however. When you build a programme which exceeds the basic requirements, you create a safer workplace, protect your team members,...
Updated First Aid Requirements: What Employers Need to Know
Keeping your workplace compliant with first aid regulations is not just a matter of ticking boxes. It's about protecting your employees and ensuring you're prepared when accidents occur. Recent updates in guidance from the Health and Safety Executive have clarified...
First Aid Training Frequency: How Often Should Your Team Refresh Their Skills?
When someone collapses in your workplace, there's no time to check whether your first aiders' certificates are still valid. Yet many organisations struggle to answer the simple question: how often should staff refresh their first aid training? Whilst regulatory bodies...
How to Get First Aid Qualified
We all know that having a capable and competent first aider to respond quickly, when medical help isn't immediately available, improves the outcome when someone is injured. A lot of workplaces have designated first aiders by law but ‘through work’ isn’t the only...
Everyone Should Know About Anaphylaxis Training
Food allergies affect 5-8% of UK children, making anaphylaxis training a vital skill every parent needs, not just those with allergic children. It’s very easy for parents to worry about common childhood dangers, so many of us are caught off guard when it comes to...
Remote Workplace Safety in 2025
Remote workplace safety has changed since 2020. Remote and lone working were reserved for the few, and definitely not the many, but when things changed and remote working was thrust upon so many work places, we adapted and (in a lot of workplaces) thrived. A lot of...
Local Training for Life-Saving Skills
In a medical emergency, having someone nearby with proper first aid training can mean the difference between life and death. If you live in and around London, STS First Aid can help. We have been serving the community and businesses in and around London for over 35...
Which First Aid Course Suits Your Workplace?
Emergency First Aid vs First Aid at Work Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) are the two main training courses for individuals and organisations looking to improve their knowledge or meet their legal safety obligations. The difference...
On Site First Aid Training
The first aid needs of a business can vary depending on your specific workplace circumstances, the nature of your work, and your location/environment will determine how many trained first aiders you need. On site first aid training courses allow you to train a number...
Is an Online First Aid Certification Valid in the UK?
Are online first aid certifications recognised in the UK? As digital learning grows, more people are asking this about online first aid courses. A lot of people look to online learning as it’s often more convenient and accessible, but can all training be delivered...
Essential CPR Knowledge That Could Save Lives
Proper CPR procedure knowledge makes the difference between life and death. Hospital survival rates following CPR average just 15-20%, while out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes prove even more concerning at 5-10%. These stats do improve significantly with...
Can You Calculate the ROI of First Aid Training?
First aid training is essential, but it’s also an investment. It can be hard to calculate the ROI on something that many places only undertake for compliance reasons. Having a trained workforce can save you money when it comes to insurance premiums, employee...
Essential First Aid Skills for Teachers
First aid training for teachers is not just professional development, it's a vital skill. When medical emergencies occur during school hours, teachers are usually the first responders before medical help arrives. First aid training doesn’t just equip you to deal with...
Why A First Aid Course Could Save Your Life: A Beginner’s Guide (2025)
A First aid course can genuinely impact on whether someone lives or dies in an emergency. When a person passes out on the tube, struggles to breathe in a restaurant, or gets hurt at work, how you react in those first minutes can make such an impact on the outcome....
Working on Ladders at Height
What you need to know about being safe when working on ladders Whether you are a contractor, facilities manager, or maintenance company, working at height remains one of the most dangerous activities in the workplace. With falls from height continuing to be a leading...
Pet First Aid: Understanding How to Help
... And what not to do. When people think of first aid, they don't always think about their pets. We love our pets and they are just as susceptible to accidents and emergencies as we are so knowing what to do when the worst happens can make all the difference. Why...
First Aid and Safety for School Trips and Outings
We’ve written before about the requirements for first aid while children are in school or nursery, but what about when education is taken away from the classroom? School trips are invaluable educational experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom. However,...
First Aid in Spring
What to watch for this season Spring brings a welcome change of pace and a relief from the cold. However, with longer days and an increase in outdoor activities there are some seasonal first aid challenges which we all need to be aware of. While we don't necessarily...
Acting FAST Could Save a Life
First Aid if You Suspect a Stroke With Stroke Awareness Month coming up in May, we wanted to make sure everyone knows how to recognise the signs and what to do in an emergency. A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, either by a blood clot...
Helping When an Elderly Person Has Fallen
Would you know what to do? Have you ever witnessed an elderly person fall and felt unsure about how to help? You’re not alone. When an elderly person falls in public, the immediate response of bystanders can really make a difference to their recovery and...
A guide to first aid for sports injuries
Injuries are an unfortunate reality for anyone who participates in sports, from weekend warriors to professional athletes. Whether it's a sprained ankle on the soccer field or a pulled muscle during a gym workout, knowing how to provide basic first aid can make a...
Food Safety First Aid
Protecting Your Customers and Your Business Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring that the food they serve, or sell is perfectly safe to eat. This responsibility is not only ethical but also...
7 Essential First Aid Skills for Everyone
As Oscar Wilde said, expect the unexpected. Having essential first aid skills can make the difference between life and death. Whether you are at home, work, or out in public, emergencies can happen at any time. Being prepared with basic first aid knowledge empowers...
Debunking Defibrillator Myths
A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Defibrillators are life-saving devices that play a crucial role in emergency medical situations, particularly during sudden cardiac arrests. Despite their importance, many misconceptions surround their use and...
Would you know how to respond to a crisis or a public safety incident?
The UK, despite its generally peaceful nature, is not immune to crises and public safety incidents. These can range from the relatively commonplace, such as road traffic accidents and house fires, to large-scale emergencies like floods, storms, and even terrorist...
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